Every Companion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Summary

Each companion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard has a unique playstyle that complements specific specializations.
Players should choose companions based on their own character choices for a balanced and effective party.
Taash, Davrin, Neve, Bellara, Emmrich, Lucanis, and Harding all offer diverse abilities for strategic combat synergies.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard gives players three types of classes, each with their own specializations. The game also has seven companions that can join players on their journey. Each of these characters has their own playstyle that is reminiscent of these specializations.

New players should read up on some of the important elements of the game to gain a firm grasp of which companions will compliment the choices they have made. This will result in a well-oiled party that can overcome whatever the game throws their way. All the game's companions are good, but here's how they rank against each other.

Updated on March 7th, 2025 by Chad Thesen: There have been 7 companions for the game since its launch. No new companions have been added.This article has been updated for the purpose of adding additional information for each of these existing companions. This comes in the form of tables that contain each ability at their disposal. This can help players see how each of them play, and what conditions they can apply and detonate. Knowing which conditions each companion can set up and detonate can have a big impact on whether the player wishes to have them as part of their group. If the player applies Overwhelm, then they know they will need either Lucanis or Harding to detonate it for them.

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7 Taash

Fire Warrior

Taash looking up in Dragon Age The Veilguard

Qunari Warrior
High focus on fire

There are many different damage types in the game, such as Cold, Electricity, and Fire. Players that want to increase their Fire damage will want Taash in the mix. Taash is very brutish, like the typical barbarian-style character, but they have a much deeper layer of personality for players that want explore their relationship with the character.

Taash is not a bad companion, but they don't bring as oomf as the others. Players that are a Champion Specialization will have little to no need for another warrior, and Mages and Rogues will fare much better with Darvin acting as their frontliner.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Spitfire	Taash spits a searing burst of flame that takes the fight out of the foe.	Deals Fire Damage and deals high Stagger.	28 seconds	Overwhelm
Fortune's Favor	Taash's luck and Lords of Fortune training all but ensure that you will get out of this battle alive.	Briefly grants Invulnerable.	36 seconds
Dragonfire Strike	Taash lands a fiery overhead strike that leaves enemies concussed, confused, and burning.	Deals Fire damage.	48 seconds		Weakened
Dragon's Roar	Taash roars with draconic fury, drawing enemy's attention.	Taunts enemies in the area, forcing them to briefly focus their attacks on Taash. Does not affect some of the strongest boss enemies.	28 seconds
Fire Breath	Taash breathes out flames, igniting enemies with draconic fury.	Deals Fire damage and applies Burning to all enemies.	36 seconds

6 Davrin

Tanky Warrior

davrin of the grey wardens in dragon age: the veilguard — Davrin speaks with Rook in the Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Elven Warrior
Has a pet griffin

Davrin is a stalwart and stern individual, as well as being a member of the Grey Wardens. He brings a lot of warrior flair to the game, and is perfect for players that want a frontliner while they play either a midrange or glassy option. He can attract the aggro of enemies and can take quite a beating as well.

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At his side is Assan, his pet Griffin. Assan is not just for aesthetic flair alongside Darvin's character, and is incorporated into how he can play in combat. Assan gets his name from the Elven word for Arrow. Heroic Strike can apply Overwhelmed for party members to detonate, while Death from Above will detonate any applied Weakened states.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Heroic Strike	A quick and decisive strike imbued with the righteous fire of the Grey Wardens.	Deals Fire damage and a high amount of Stagger.	36 seconds	Overwhelmed
Death from Above	Darvrin calls Assan to strike a target from above.	Deals Fire damage and a high amount of Stagger.	48 seconds		Weakened
In War, Victory	Davrin's heroic actions inspire, filling you with the power and endurance of a steadfast Warden.	Grants Invulnerable for a short period.	36 seconds
Battle Cry	Davrin lets out a formidable shout, drawing the attention of enemies attacking the party.	Taunts enemies in the area, forcing them to briefly attack Davrin for a short time. Does not affect some of the strongest boss enemies.	36 seconds
Assan Strike	Call in Assan to attack from the skies above.	Deals Fire damage, bonus Armor damage, and Knocks Down enemies.	24 seconds

5 Neve

Ice Mage

Human Mage
High focus on Cold damage

Neve has a strong sense of right and wrong, fighting against injustice to the point she would make just as great a paladin as she does a Mage. She provides a lot of Cold damage focus, and players who want or need more of this damage type will want Neve as their party’s Mage.

Neve is a ranged mage, meaning she will synergize well with Warriors who are up close and personal. However, she doesn’t synergize as well as the other two mage options. This is due to her applying Weakened and detonating Sundered, instead of the other way around.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Time Slow	Neve uses her talents as a frost mage to slow the world around you.	Slows enemies and companions, but you continue moving and attacking at normal speed.	48 seconds
Replenish	The streets of Minrathous and well beyond require an abundance of caution.	Grants healing.	36 seconds
Blizzard	Never summons a swirling vortex of ice to thrash and hamper her enemies.	Deals Ice damage over time to all enemies in the area of effect.	36 seconds
Glacial Pace	Neve concentrates her ice magic into a single bolt, stopping enemies in their tracks.	Deals Ice damage.	30 seconds	Weakened
Icebreaker	Neve conjures shards of ice to launch at her enemies.	Fires 6 projectiles at targets that deals Cold damage.	40 seconds		Sundered

4 Bellara

Controller Mage

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Elven Mage
Fascinated by magic

It's easy to see that Bellara will be a lot of players' favorite character, despite how she synergizes. She is a creative and intelligent individual who has a thirst for knowledge and a deep curiosity for ancient artifacts. She is also an interesting and delightful character to interact with that can bring a lot of enjoyment to players throughout the game.

Like Neve, Bellara does well with a frontliner soaking up the aggro. Players that apply Sundered as a Warrior can have Ballara detonate it; players can also have her apply Weakened for another party member to detonate. She also provides a lot of Electricity damage synergy.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Enfeebling Shot	Bellara fires a magic-infused shot from her bow, dousing her target in Fade magic.	Deals Electric Damage and deals high Stagger.	36 seconds	Weakened
Galvanized Tear	Bellara creates a controlled tear in the Veil concentrated on enemies but sparing allies.	Draws enemies toward a point on the battlefield, then deals Electricity damage to those pulled in.	36 seconds
Time Slow	An Arlathan relic enables Bellara to conjure concentrated time anomalies on the battlefield.	Reduces the movement speed of enemies and companions, but allows the player character to continue moving and attacking at normal speed.	48 seconds
Fade Bolts	Bellara channels the energy of the Fade through her gauntlet to unleash a volley of magic projectiles.	Deals Electricity damage and applies Shocked.	48 seconds		Sundered
Replenish	Veil Jumpers never know what the Fade might throw at them.	Grants healing.	36 seconds

3 Emmrich

Summoner Mage

Human Mage
Necromancer

Emmrich has a lot of flair and personality, while also being a well-versed intellectual. Players will meet him at the Grand Necropolis through Bellara. He is capable of summoning minions that can deal damage and help players keep their distance from enemies. He can apply and detonate the same states as Bellara, meaning players can use him as an alternative if they so wish.

Emmrich is a great option for a player using a Rogue, but players will definitely want their other party member to be as tanky as possible. This spreads out damage against the party and increases survivability as a whole. If things go south, Emmrich is also a great support option that can offer healing. Players looking to build around Stagger will want to experiment with having Emmrich in their party.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Final Rites	Emmrich summons an envoy of the dead who explodes in a blast of necrotic energy.	Deals Necrotic damage to the target and all enemies within 4 meters of it.	38 seconds		Sundered
Entangling Spirits	Emmrich summons spirits to entangle and hinder your enemies.	Deals Necrotic damage and deals high Stagger.	36 Seconds	Weakened
Replenish	A wise Mourn Watcher prepares for all manner of danger; no one should pass before their time.	Grants healing.	28 seconds
The Bell Tolls	Emmrich casts a death curse that, after a short delay, causes an enemy to explode with necrotic energy.	Deals Necrotic damage and applies Quietus to targets, dealing increased damage.	36 seconds
Time Slow	A tricky technique that grips the essence of any creature, living or dead, causing time to slow to a crawl.	Reduces the movement speed of enemies and companions, but allows the player character to continue moving and attacking at normal speed.	48 seconds

2 Lucanis

Melee Rogue

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Human Rogue
Master Assassin

Both top picks for this list are among the Rogue class, with the first being the more melee focused of the two. Lucanis is the epitome of a dashing rogue and champion of the people, and he has a big heart despite being an Assassin.

Players who want this companion in their party will want to heavily explore single target damage as opposed to area-of-effect. This will allow them to drop enemies at an alarming rate and reduce the overall damage that can be done to the party in a fight. Lucanis is a great choice both early on and late into the game.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Soothing Potion	A Talon is ready for anything and never without a potent concoction on hand.	Grants healing.	48 seconds
Eviscerate	Lucanis deals a decisive blow, targeting an enemy's weakest point.	Deals Necrotic Damage. Deals bonus damage at half health.	40 seconds		Overwhelmed
Adrenaline Rush	Lucanis gives a rousing shout, motivating you to act with renewed determination.	Grants enhanced damage.	19 seconds
Abominate	Lucanis sweeps the area with demonic strength.	Deals Necrotic damage, high Barrier damage, and applies Knocked Down to enemies.	24 seconds
Debilitate	Lucanis opens up his enemies with a debilitating strike.	Deals Necrotic damage and deals high Stagger.	30 seconds	Sundered

1 Harding

DPS Rogue

Dwarf Rogue
Ranged Specialist

No matter the party composition, having Harding in the group greatly ups its damage. She has a very trustworthy presence, and is someone her allies can always rely on. She is also a returning character from previous Dragon Age games.

Not only can Harding rain down plenty of damage, but she is also perfect for being the group's support and providing crowd control. She is perfect for Warriors, Mages and even other Rogues to bring along to just make everything go smoother. If players have Bellara or Emmrich in their party, they can apply Sundered for Harding to detonate. This makes her a clear pick to have by Rook's side over others.

Ability Name	Description	Effect	Cooldown	Applies	Detonates
Shred	Harding shreds her opponent's defenses with a decisive shot.	Deals Physical damage and deals high Stagger.	36 seconds	Sundered
Soothing Potion	An expert scout carries only the best resources. This special brew is a pick-me-up like no other.	Grants healing.	38 seconds
Heavy Draw	Harding draws her bowstring back as far as it will go, unleashing a devastating shot.	Deals Physical damage.	38 seconds		Overwhelmed
Seismic Shot	Harding lets loose a powerful bow shot, creating a midair shockwave that concusses enemies caught in the blast.	Deals Physical damage, high Stagger, and can disrupt enemies.	24 seconds
Adrenaline Rush	Harding gives a rousing shout, motivating you to act with renewed determination.	Grants enhanced damage to attacks.	24 seconds